One of mine has a slight luxation on one side as well but I would get a second opinion if you haven't already because most vets wait until they are much older before doing surgery in case they "grow out of it" which can happen as they develop. At only 20 weeks old she could very well get better and avoid the surgery.
I am so surprised that this little yorkie was wandering in your backyard. Luxating patellas is usually not enough of a reason to "dump" a valuable yorkie. Did you check with your neighbors because she must have come from somewhere close by? Did you post "FOUND" signs around? I just know how heart broken someone might be that they lost their baby and you would be such a hero if you were able to find her owners.
How much does she weigh and does she have any other health issues or physical abnormalities? |